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Flood Warning

Issued at Fri 10:23 PM Oct. 2
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Missouri Missouri River at Jefferson City. Missouri River at Hermann.
: The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Missouri Missouri River near Chamois. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 48 hours.
What: Moderate flooding is forecast.
Where: Missouri River at Jefferson City.
When: From Sunday afternoon to Thursday morning.
Impacts: At 26.3 feet, State Route 179 near Sandy Hook is closed due to flooding. Also, State Highway K one mile east of McBaine in Boone County is closed.
Additional Details: - At 9:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 11.8 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage Sunday afternoon to a crest of 25.6 feet early Tuesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet.

Recommended Action

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Rainfall heavier than forecast could cause river levels to rise even higher than predicted. The National Weather Service will monitor this developing situation and issue follow up statements as conditions change. This product, along with additional weather and stream information, is available at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/lsx

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